Oregon Revealed: Costal Wonder
Go on ann aerial tour of Oregon's landscapes and coastline, stretching from the bridges of Astoria to the dunes of Bandon, including Tillamook Bay, Cape Kiwanda and Coos Bay.
Tonight at 11
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Honoring Black History Through Local Stories We honor Black History Month by exploring the black stories that have shaped our region.
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Watch a new episode early every week with KBTC Passport It's 1971, and a new era dawns with the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK. As the year unfolds, Sister Julienne, Dr. Turner and the Nonnatus House team face serious challenges. Throughout it all, the nuns and midwives are there to hold their patients' hands.
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Finding Your Roots: Family Harmonies
Renowned Harvard scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots. Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
Wednesday at 8pm
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Northwest Now: Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange She's the leader of the University of Washington Tacoma - an institution that transformed Tacoma and the South Sound. We're sitting down with Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange to talk about budget pressures, workforce development, and academics on this edition of Northwest Now.
Friday at 7:30pm
KBTC Profiles: Tacoma's Japantown Take a walk with writer Tamiko Nimura through what was a vibrant Japantown in Tacoma in honor of the Japanese American Day of Remembrance (February 19).
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What We're Excited About
The Forsytes on Masterpiece Early Screening - Save the Date!
Saturday, March 21 at 4pm-6pm
Join us for sweeping storytelling, refined drama, and timeless intrigue! Be among the first to experience The Forsytes, the newest drama from MASTERPIECE, in a free, exclusive early screening at the KBTC Studios. More details and a registration link will be availalable soon on the KBTC Events page.
Murder Most Puzzling!
Meet Bakerbury’s newest and most famous resident--Cora Felton (Phyllis Logan, Downton Abbey), AKA “The Puzzle Lady.” Cora’s eccentric, no-nonsense approach proves a perfect way to outwit the murderers, con men, and corrupt officials that stand in her way. Binge the first season now!
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Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 2/27 Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange
- 3/6 Morgan Damerow
- 3/13 Open Government 2026
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